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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.53, 2,795.64 and 767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.53, 2,795.64 and 767.30 is: 1,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.53 : 2,795.64 = 767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.53/2,795.64 = 767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.53x = 2,795.64 × 767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.53x = 2,145,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,087.74/1,863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.09

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